Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”—Genesis 3:1 ESV Contemplating a resolution for the New Year? Perhaps setting goal to read through your … More Relentless, transforming, little-moment grace.
I have the privilege to be married to a man like Luke, who wrote the book of Acts. A man whom John Piper describes in a sermon, “What Jesus Did After the Beginning” Acts 1:1–3 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until … More More than medicine
J.C. Ryle begins his commentary on Matthew 1: 1-17 this way- These verses begin the New Testament. Let us always read them with serious and solemn feelings. The book before us contains not the word of men, but of God. Every verse in it was written by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Let us thank … More Ryle: Let us thank God daily for giving us the Scriptures.
The opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning, God…” and then repeatedly, “And God said….” Here we are at the begining of 2013. We are blessed with another year of God’s grace! God is at the beginning of it all. He is at the beginning of 2013, too. And He speaks! He is a God who spoke this very … More God’s Powerful Word
John 14:28-31 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place … More The greatest defeat is really the greatest victory in history.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his … More The reality of your theology gives you joy.
I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” —Matthew 12:6-8 ESV J. C. Ryle comments: The plain truth is, that our Lord … More Sabbath: blessing or burden?
Pastor Steven Cole of Flagstaff, AZ concludes a sermon on our passage from Acts 15:22-41 with these comments. You may click this link to read the entire sermon. During 1977, millions of people lined up at museums across the United States to view the treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamen of Egypt. It is … More To concede or not to concede
Justin Taylor posted this at his blog, Between Two Worlds, hosted at the Gospel Coalition: “The perfection of learning is to know God in such a way that, though you realize he is knowable, yet you know him as indescribable.” —Hilary of Poitiers, De trinitate, II, 7.
In our Bible reading plan, we have days at the end of each month that are intentionally left open. How can you fill your daily time in the Word? Catch up if you are behind Start fresh with us in February, even if you didn’t read with us in January Take some advice from C.S. Lewis, and … More Let your heart sing!
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 